Can I get a free .ke domain in Kenya?

Yes! HostGuru offers a free .co.ke or .ke domain name bundled with any annual hosting plan starting from KES 249/month. The domain (worth KES 1,499) is included at no extra cost when you pay annually.

What is the difference between .ke and .co.ke?

.co.ke is Kenya's most popular domain for commercial businesses and is widely recognised. .ke is a shorter, modern alternative that is also fully Kenyan. Both are managed by KENIC (Kenya Network Information Centre). For most businesses, .co.ke is recommended.

How do I get a free .ke domain with hosting in Kenya?

Choose any HostGuru annual hosting plan (Starter, Business, WordPress, or Cloud Hosting), search for your preferred .co.ke or .ke domain during checkout, and the domain registration fee is waived for the first year. Pay via M-Pesa, Visa, or bank transfer.

Is a .ke domain good for SEO in Kenya?

Absolutely. A .co.ke or .ke domain sends strong local SEO signals to Google that your website is targeting Kenyan audiences. Google uses country-code top-level domains (ccTLDs) as a primary geo-targeting signal, giving .ke sites a ranking advantage for Kenyan search queries.

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How to Get Your Free .ke Domain

3 simple steps — takes less than 5 minutes

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Choose a Hosting Plan

Select any annual HostGuru hosting plan — Starter (KES <?php echo esc_html($starter_price); ?>/mo), Business, WordPress, or Cloud. Annual plans qualify for the free .ke domain bundle.

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Search Your .ke Domain

During checkout, search for your preferred .co.ke or .ke domain name. If it's available, it's added to your cart at KES 0 — completely free for the first year.

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Pay & Launch

Complete payment via M-Pesa, Visa, or bank transfer. Your domain is registered and your hosting is activated within minutes. We handle DNS setup for free.

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🎁 All Annual Plans Include a FREE .ke Domain

Hosting Plans with Free .ke Domain Bundle

Pay annually, get your .co.ke domain FREE for the first year (valued at KES 1,499). M-Pesa payment accepted.

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Worth KES 1,499 — FREE first year

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Starter Hosting

Perfect for personal sites & blogs

KES 299 /mo

Billed annually — KES 3,588/yr

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Worth KES 1,499 — FREE first year

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Business Hosting

WordPress Hosting

Optimised for WordPress sites

KES 349 /mo

Billed annually — KES 4,188/yr

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Worth KES 1,799 — FREE first year

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Cloud Hosting

High-performance cloud for growing sites

KES 699 /mo

Billed annually — KES 8,388/yr

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✓Auto-Scaling Resources
✓Unlimited Storage
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✓Free SSL Certificate
✓Free Daily Backups
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* Free .ke domain applies to first-year registration on new annual plans only. Domain renews at standard rate (KES 1,499/yr for .co.ke) from year 2. Full terms apply.

What is a .ke Domain Name?

A .ke domain is Kenya's country-code top-level domain (ccTLD), managed by the Kenya Network Information Centre (KENIC). Just like .uk belongs to Britain and .za belongs to South Africa, .ke belongs to Kenya — and it's the strongest signal you can send online that your business is Kenyan.

The most popular variant is .co.ke, which stands for "commercial Kenya" — used by thousands of Kenyan businesses, from street vendors with online menus to Fortune 500 companies with Kenyan operations. Other popular Kenyan extensions include .or.ke (organisations), .ac.ke (academic), and the newer shorter .ke.

Getting a free .ke domain with your HostGuru hosting plan means you can launch your Kenyan website faster, spend less, and establish your local digital identity immediately. We are a KENIC-accredited registrar, meaning your .co.ke domain registration is processed through official, authorised channels — giving you the security and legitimacy your business deserves.

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KENIC Accredited

Official .ke domain registrar since 2015

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Instant Setup

Domain active within 15 minutes of registration

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Free WHOIS Privacy

Your personal data stays private — no spam

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Free DNS Management

Full control of A, CNAME, MX, TXT records

All .ke Domain Extensions Explained

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.co.ke

Commercial businesses KES 1,499/yr

Most popular Kenyan domain. Ideal for all businesses, shops, and service providers in Kenya.

.ke

Any Kenyan entity KES 800/yr

Short and modern. Great for startups and tech companies wanting a concise Kenyan identity.

.or.ke

NGOs & organisations KES 1,499/yr

Reserved for registered non-profit organisations, charities, and associations in Kenya.

.ac.ke

Academic institutions KES 1,499/yr

For universities, colleges, schools, and research institutions accredited in Kenya.

.go.ke

Government bodies KES 1,499/yr

Reserved exclusively for Kenyan government ministries, departments, and agencies.

.sc.ke

Schools KES 1,499/yr

Specifically designed for primary schools, secondary schools, and educational establishments.

All .ke domains managed by KENIC (Kenya Network Information Centre). View full pricing →

Why Your Kenyan Business Needs a .ke Domain

A .co.ke domain is more than a web address — it's a statement of identity, a local SEO powerhouse, and a trust signal that Kenyan customers recognise.

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Local SEO Advantage

Google treats .co.ke as a strong signal that your website targets Kenyan audiences. A local ccTLD can significantly improve your rankings for "near me" and Keny-specific search queries on Google.co.ke.

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Kenyan Identity & Trust

Kenyan consumers instinctively trust .co.ke sites more than generic .com sites. It signals that you're a legitimate, locally-rooted business — not an offshore company. Critical for e-commerce and financial services.

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M-Pesa & Local Integration

With a .co.ke domain, Kenyan payment gateways, Safaricom Lipa Na M-Pesa, and local business directories will list your site with greater confidence. Many B2B procurement portals in Kenya require a .ke domain.

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Government & Corporate Tenders

Kenyan government tenders and many corporate RFPs require vendors to have a .ke domain as proof of local business registration. A .co.ke domain can be a prerequisite for public sector contracts.

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Better Spam Filtering

Emails sent from @yourbusiness.co.ke are less likely to land in spam than generic @gmail.com addresses. A professional .co.ke email boosts deliverability for your M-Pesa receipts and customer communications.

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Protect Your Brand in Kenya

Register your .co.ke before competitors do. Brand protection in the Kenyan digital space requires securing both .co.ke and .ke versions of your business name — before someone else does.

.co.ke vs .com — Which is Better for Your Kenyan Business?

Factor	.co.ke (Recommended)	.com
Kenya Google Search Ranking	⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent	⭐⭐⭐ Good
Kenyan Customer Trust	⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Very High	⭐⭐⭐ Moderate
Price (Annual)	KES 1,499/yr	KES 1,999/yr
Government Tender Eligibility	✅ Yes	❌ Often excluded
Brand Recognition in Kenya	🇰🇪 Strongly local	🌍 Global/generic
Global Audience Appeal	⭐⭐⭐ Moderate	⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent
KENIC Registration	✅ Yes (Kenya entity)	❌ Not applicable
Available with Free Bundle	✅ Yes — FREE with hosting	✅ Yes — FREE with hosting

💡 Our recommendation: Register both .co.ke AND .com to protect your brand. Use .co.ke as your primary domain for Kenya SEO, and redirect .com to it. See free .com domain offer →

Frequently Asked Questions About Free .ke Domains in Kenya

Everything you need to know about getting a free .ke domain with HostGuru hosting.

The .ke domain registration is completely free for the first year when bundled with an annual hosting plan. There are no hidden charges. From year 2 onwards, the domain renews at the standard rate of KES 1,499/year for .co.ke. You'll receive a renewal reminder 60 days before expiry, and you can pay via M-Pesa.

.co.ke is for commercial businesses (shops, agencies, companies). .ke is the base domain open to all Kenyan entities — shorter and more modern. .or.ke is reserved for registered non-profit organisations and NGOs. .ac.ke is for accredited academic institutions like universities and colleges. .go.ke is only for Kenyan government entities. Most businesses should register .co.ke first, then optionally .ke.

Yes! Your domain and hosting are separate services. If you cancel or move your hosting, you retain ownership of your .ke domain. You can point it to any host worldwide, or simply park it. Domain registrations are annual contracts independent of hosting.

Once payment is confirmed (usually instant with M-Pesa), your .co.ke domain is registered and active within 5-15 minutes. DNS propagation to be globally visible can take 1-48 hours, though most Kenyan users will see your site within 1 hour.

Yes, we support incoming domain transfers from any KENIC-accredited registrar. The transfer is free and takes 3-7 days. Your domain expiry date is extended by 1 year upon transfer. Contact our support team on WhatsApp to initiate a .ke domain transfer.

For .co.ke and .ke domains, KENIC requires you to be a Kenyan entity or have a legitimate business presence in Kenya. Individuals with a Kenyan national ID, businesses with a Certificate of Incorporation, and sole traders with a business name certificate all qualify. NGOs need their registration certificates for .or.ke.

Yes — you can register a .co.ke domain standalone from KES 1,499/year without any hosting. However, the FREE domain offer only applies when bundled with an annual hosting plan. Standalone domain registration is available from our domain checker page.

You'll receive renewal reminders at 60 days, 30 days, and 7 days before expiry. Renewal is KES 1,499/year for .co.ke, payable via M-Pesa, Visa, or bank transfer. We offer multi-year renewals at a discount. If a domain expires, there is a 30-day grace period before it becomes publicly available.